Sunday, February 2, 2014

Russian Potato Salad (Оливье)

Boil the following ingredients in same pot: 2 large potatoes (Russet or red, skin intact), 3-4 eggs, 3-4 carrots (peeled), 4 hot dogs (optional, can substitute with any cooked meat like brisket or kielbasa, or leave meat out)
  • Cool above ingredients until room temperature, then peel potatoes and eggs, and chop into bite size chunks
  • Dump canned peas into mix (~1 small can, strained)
  • Add 2-3 chopped pickles (whichever flavor you prefer)
  • Add 2-3 tbsp mayo to dress the salad
  • Garnish with a heaping handful of finely chopped parsley or dill  
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional variations: add hot banana peppers and spice with paprika in addition to black pepper


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